(A) Definition. For the purpose of this section, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPERATIONAL PERMIT. An official document issued by the office of the Fire Marshal authorizing performance of a specified activity, use or operation as required in § 105 of the Fire Prevention Code.
(B) Required operational permits. Prior to commencing any of the regulated operations of this code section, a permit shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal’s office pursuant to the procedure set forth in Chapter 1, § 105 of the Fire Prevention Code, along with the North Carolina Amendments to the State Building Code and this section. Permits shall be obtained to conduct those activities or operations as set forth in the city’s Fee Schedule. Permits will not be issued if violations of the Fire Code exist for the specific permit operation; once corrected, those permit(s) will be issued. If violations exist as part of an operational permit, the operation or function shall not continue until the violation is corrected and a re-inspection has occurred. An existing building may be issued an operational permit for the permits listed in the city’s Fee Schedule.